SEREMBAN: Residents of Taman Jujur, Sikamat, have raised concerns about the arrival of Rohingya immigrants flooding and settling in the area.
The newly-arrived refugees are said to be insensitive to local culture, causing dissatisfaction among residents.
A resident, who wishes to be known as Zul, said a handful of Rohingya people who had just set foot in the country are fond of displaying inappropriate behaviour.
"There are Rohingya residents who have been living here for a long time. However, many newcomers are not sensitive and do not understand the culture of the local community.
"Some are good, some are mischievous; we cannot judge everyone. For me, there is no problem if they do not disturb the local residents and respect the local culture," he said yesterday.
Harian Metro reported that the area, which is nicknamed "Rohingya Village" or "Burma Village", was raided by authorities yesterday.
It is understood that there are already three generations of Rohingya living in the area, and the influx has caused concern among local residents, especially regarding their safety.
Trader Halimah Ibrahim, 25, said that since 2012, the number of Rohingya living in the housing estate had increased, reaching its peak during the Movement Control Order (MCO).
"Some have been living here for between 10 to 20 years, and this group understands the local culture and laws. However, the newly arrived group is the one causing trouble.
"Some ride motorcycles at high speed, hang out in large groups, and spit everywhere," she said.
The same thing was acknowledged by the Taman Jujur's Rohingya Community head, Harun Rasyid Md Habib, 51, who has been helping and advising the group to respect the laws of this country.
"In Taman Jujur, there were no problems before. I take care of them; if there are any problems or violations of the law, I will report it to the police myself.
"To safeguard their education and religious knowledge, we provide tuition classes and even build our own surau. However, I admit that there are some troublemakers," he added.
